This week on BFFR, we’re joined by World Cup champion and certified Tower of Power, Sam Mewis! Sam and Syd go way back—like UCLA teammate era back—and we kick things off with first impressions and a 2013 throwback. Now a full-time Vermont girlie, Sam pitches Ali & Syd on the Green Mountain State (lowkey convincing), talks coaching for Vermont Green FC, and gives us the real on being Editor-in-Chief of The Women’s Game (@womensgameMIB). She also opens up about retirement, how hard it really was, and why today’s rookies have it easy. Oh—and she caught the bouquet at Syd’s wedding, so we obviously had to unpack that moment.

Then it’s time for Happy Hour! Ali ran into a familiar face from Angel City on her honeymoon, and Syd shares a BFFR moment involving Chicken going missing. Spoiler: she’s fine.

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Ali’s pelvic floor specialist put her fingers where?! This week on BFFR, Ali shares a major comeback update—plus the very hands-on role her doctor played in getting her there 😅. Then we’re joined by the OGs behind Soccer Girl Problems, Alanna and Shannon, to talk about their viral beginnings, brand-building chaos, and what’s next for the account that made tan lines and turf burns part of the culture. Also, Ali and Syd share dating red flags, raw dogging travel habits (not what you think), and a surprise run-in with one of Syd’s exes. 👀

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This week on BFFR, we’re teeing off with Tisha Alyn—golf creator, former pro, and walking viral moment. She’s spilling on the growth of women’s sports, the biggest misconceptions about women in golf, and the wild fact that there are still clubs that don’t allow women. She also shares what it was like golfing with Tiger Woods, beating Jason Kelce, and the most unhinged DM she’s gotten after posting a swing video. Plus: golf icks, starting her own fashion line, and decoding her Labubu obsession.

Separately, Ali and Syd recap their chaotic trampoline park fails at Syd’s kids’ birthday party, share their obsessions of the week, and reflect on what NIL could’ve meant for them back in the day.

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Tinder added a height filter, and yeah… we’ve got thoughts. This week, Ali and Syd break down the dating app drama that’s got the internet spiraling—plus first dates, fake 5'11s, and the red flags that made us say BFFR. Also on the menu: wins, losses, Jay Shetty manifesting, “Naked and Afraid” vs. naked “Dancing with the Stars” (yes, really), and your voicemails.

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Ali had a wedding. Syd had a divorce. And neither of them is changing their last name on the back of a jersey—ever. This week, the girls go all in on wedding season: the trends they love, the ones that need to die, and everything that went wrong at Ali’s big day (without her even knowing 😅). They also reveal the moments that made them say BFFR this week—from tech-challenged dads to nearly fighting parents at youth soccer games—and wrap it all up by answering your questions and voicemails.

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 Olympic hookups?? Oh, we went there. This week, Ali and Syd get real about the Olympic Village—yes, the rumors are true—and one of them may or may not have had a hookup. 👀 Syd looks back on scoring her first Olympic goal and winning gold at just 22, and Ali shares her favorite memories repping New Zealand. They also unpack LA 2028 traffic nightmares and why the Village is basically one big dorm with condoms. Stay tuned until the very end to hear Syd confess her undying love for... Jim Carrey.

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Sometimes we all need a little help! On the latest episode of BFFR with Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley, our hosts talk about mental health, the NWSL’s new mental leave program, and asking for help when you need it. 

Sydney and Ali also talk clap backs to sassy social media comments, girl math, athleisure wear, what age is appropriate for dating and whether or not Sydney’s kids will be attending any sleepovers. 

New episodes of BFFR with Sydney and Ali drop every Monday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content and to send your mailbag questions in to the show, follow on all social media platforms @BFFRShow. (https://www.bffrshow.com/). 

Becky Sauerbrunn may have retired from the field, but she’s fresh on the air! On the latest episode of BFFR with Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley, our hosts are joined by the U.S. Women’s National Team’s former Captain America, Becky Sauerbrunn! 

Becky talks about her recent pregnancy announcement, her post-retirement career in broadcasting, whether it’s time for Ali and Sydney to consider retiring, and shares her favorite memories of playing with (and against) Sydney. 

Our hosts also share stories about Ali’s wedding thank you card journey, Sydney running out of gas on the freeway, and they even answer some fan questions from the BFFR hotline. 

New episodes of BFFR with Sydney and Ali drop every Monday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content and to send your mailbag questions in to the show, follow on all social media platforms @BFFRShow. (https://www.bffrshow.com/). 

Julie Foudy is a soccer icon and also so for real! On the latest episode of BFFR with Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley, our hosts are joined by former U.S. Women’s National Team player, World Cup and Olympic gold medal winner, broadcaster, and Angel City F.C. investor Julie Foudy! 

Julie shares her perspective on the incremental change over the years in women’s sports, the 99ers taking their World Cup celebration tour into their own hands, and her daughter leaving for college. Plus she’s talking about her work on Save: The Katie Meyer Story, a documentary she did with ESPN about Stamford college athlete Katie Meyer who took her own life in 2022.  Our hosts also share updates on Savy King, Sydney’s calf injury, some Millennial trends, and answer a fan’s question from the BFFR hotline.

Coach Jackie gets real with Ali! On the latest episode of BFFR with Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley, Ali is joined by Tik Tok sensation Coach Jackie to discuss her viral series, “Is She Gay, or Does She Coach Women’s Basketball?” The two discuss the current era of women’s sports, whether or not the word “women” should be included in things like the World Cup, and why Jackie is not longer answering the question “why should people watch women’s sports?” 

The two chat about the women’s leagues Jackie doesn’t think are getting enough flowers, what it’s like to be a content creator who gets the attention of your sports heroes and Jackie rates Ali’s outfit! PLUS the two chat about the expanded 2031 Women’s World Cup, and answer a fan’s college question on the BFFR hotline. 

New episodes of BFFR with Sydney and Ali drop every Monday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content and to send your mailbag questions in to the show, follow on all social media platforms @BFFRShow. (https://www.bffrshow.com/).